The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 24 – 30, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 5 volcanoes from August 24 – 30, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 16 volcanoes.
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Historic hailstorm hits Catalonia, Spain
A sudden, violent hailstorm wreaked havoc in parts of Catalonia, Spain on August 30, 2022, killing a toddler and leaving at least 50 people injured.
Massive floods leave more than 1 million homes damaged or destroyed, Pakistan
The death toll from destructive floods affecting Pakistan since June 14, 2022, rose to 1 162 on August 31, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reports. During the same period, more than 3 500 people were injured, 33 million were affected, and more than 1 million homes were damaged or destroyed. Officials said this year’s monsoon season brought more than one-third of the country underwater and described the floods as one of the worst in history.
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” reaches super typhoon strength, becomes the strongest tropical cyclone of the year
Typhoon “Hinnamnor” formed on August 28, 2022, and reached super typhoon strength by 12:00 UTC on August 30, making it the strongest tropical cyclone of the year. The system is currently located well east of Okinawa, Japan, and is heading W at 28 km/h (17 mph).
Earthquake swarm under Ta’u volcano continues, American Samoa
The earthquake swarm related to Taʻū Island, American Samoa that started in late July 2022 continues. The Aviation Color Code remains at Yellow.
Strong and shallow M6.3 earthquake hits the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
A strong and shallow earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.3 hit the Pacific-Antarctic Ridge at 09:09 UTC on August 30, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Very bright fireball over Córdoba, Argentina
A very bright green fireball was seen and recorded over the city of Córdoba, Argentina at around 04:51 UTC on August 26, 2022 (23:51 LT on August 25).
Three M-class solar flares – M2.1, M7.2 and M5.3 erupt from AR 3089
Active Region 3089 (Beta) produced three M-class solar flares on August 26, 2022 – M2.1 at 10:55 UTC, M7.2 at 12:14 UTC, and M5.3 at 12:31 UTC.
The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report: August 17 – 23, 2022
New activity/unrest was reported for 8 volcanoes from August 17 to 23, 2022. During the same period, ongoing activity was reported for 15 volcanoes.
M6.0 earthquake hits southern Sumatra, Indonesia
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit southern Sumatra, Indonesia at 14:31 UTC on August 23, 2022. The agency is reporting a depth of 58.8 km (36.5 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.2 at a depth of 60 km (37 miles).
